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HOW DOES GUM TREATMENT BALANCE BLOOD SUGAR?
Diabetics have a much higher risk of developing gum disease than normal people. Gum disease also makes it difficult to control blood sugar levels. If you are aware of this and have treatment, it is seen that the ups and downs in blood sugar levels decrease. Turkey Medicals member and Specialized dentist in Antalya tells us more…
This week we will share with you information about gum disease, which is a common problem of diabetics and heart patients. There are more than 400 types of bacteria in the mouth. Diabetics have a much higher risk of developing gum disease than normal people. And this situation leads to the fact that millions of people lose their teeth. As with any infection, gum disease makes it difficult to control blood sugar levels in diabetics. Diabetes; it leads to thickening of the vessels, slowing down the flow of nutrients and the process of removing waste. As a result, the durability of the gums and bone decreases and the infection spreads. Researchers have found that diabetes mellitus increases the predisposition to gum disease. In fact, recent evidence suggests that gum disease makes diabetes worse. Many diabetics with gum disease struggle to balance their blood sugar levels. As a result, insulin needs increase, the infection in the mouth can easily spread, and this infection can even pass into the blood. In cases of severe gingivitis and gum disease, even a simple brushing or flossing can cause bacteria to enter the blood, endangering overall body health. Experts believe that gum disease treatment can reduce the ups and downs in blood sugar levels. This, in turn, reduces the risk of sugar-related retinopathy (retinal disruption that causes blindness caused by diabetes) and damage to the vessels.
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THE RISK IS 20 TIMES GREATER
Diabetics are also prone to diseases such as thrush and fungus, which cause white spots on the tongue. These infections are caused by the high level of glucose in the saliva. Another symptom of uncontrolled or undetectable diabetes is dry mouth, which often causes bad breath. Diabetics aged 45 years or older who smoke have a 20-fold greater risk of developing severe gum disease. If you have diabetes, be sure to tell your dentist and visit your doctor every 6 months. Make your appointments half an hour or an hour after breakfast (after taking your medication). Arrange short visits, preferably in the morning.
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEART AND GUM DISEASE
If your Cardiology doctor in Turkey says that your cholesterol is too high and your risk of developing heart disease is twice that of normal people, would you do something about it? Many people do. He meets with a dietitian, enters into a regime or, more simply, changes the way he eats. Now you have discovered that gum disease doubles the risk of heart disease, and you are one of a million people who complain of this condition. Can you arrange an appointment with your dentist? According to some studies; gum disease is a stronger risk factor than many other causes associated with heart disease (hypertension, high cholesterol, age, sex). Intraoral bacteria can affect the damaged heart, and some bacteria found in the mouth can cause platelets to accumulate.
It is noted that the risk of developing a fatal heart attack in people with gum disease is twice as high as in people without gum disease; the risk of having a stroke is about three times higher. It is estimated that the most common type of streptococcus from intraoral bacteria enters the bloodstream through open wounds. Bacteria cause platelets to increase, blocking blood vessels and forming a blood clot that affects the heart valve. Avoid risk factors such as tobacco use that can lead to gum disease. Many medications used for diabetes can adversely affect your teeth and gums by reducing the flow of saliva.
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GUM DISEASES IN SMOKERS
According to non-smokers, gum disease, dental calculus, caries (from dry mouth) and even tooth loss (from gum disease) are much more common in smokers. Smoking also delays recovery after shooting or surgical interventions. In addition, smoking also damages the successful fusion of the implant with the bone. In recent studies, it has been noted that smoking is one of the main risk factors for gum disease. Researchers have found that smoking increases the predisposition to tooth loss and complete toothlessness fourfold. When a person who smokes needs periodontal treatment, deep gum pockets are found during preliminary examinations. In addition, if smoking continues after treatment, these pockets cannot be recovered for a long time. In smokers, the response to treatment is not good, and recovery occurs much slower. It has also been shown that the amount of cigarettes used is also effective in the risk of developing gum disease. For example, someone who smokes 9 cigarettes a day or less is 2.8 times more at risk of developing gum disease than someone who doesn’t smoke, while someone who smokes 31 cigarettes a day or more is six times more likely. Smoking; not only affects the dental and surrounding tissues, but also suppresses the immune system, reducing the individual’s ability to fight infection and disease. Many people are surprised to hear that every hour a person dies of oral cancer. And 75 percent of these patients are people who consume tobacco (especially cigarettes, pipes, cigars, hookahs) along with alcohol. The risk of developing oral cancer increases 15-fold when alcohol and cigarettes are used at the same time. The risk of developing oral cancer in patients who chew tobacco is four times higher than those who do not use it. It has been clearly proven that tobacco use causes oral cancer. Tobacco is shown to be the most obvious trigger of a type of cancer called oral squamous cell carcinoma. Turkish dentists are also involved in smoking cessation activities and do their best to help their patients with this.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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